Demographic data of patients with β thalassaemia major and normal controls
| Variable | Thalassaemia (n=197) | Control (n=213) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD). | |||
| BSA, body surface area; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; F, female; HR, heart rate; M, male; MBP, mean blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure. | |||
| Age (years) | 25.7 (5.9) | 26.7 (9.4) | NS |
| Sex (M/F) | 101/96 | 124/89 | |
| Weight (kg) | 53.8 (9.2) | 61.3 (11.9) | <0.0001 |
| Height (m) | 1.60 (0.10) | 1.65 (0.11) | <0.0001 |
| BSA (m2) | 1.55 (0.17) | 1.67 (0.22) | <0.0001 |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 112.5 (10.6) | 116.8 (8.9) | <0.0001 |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 63.1 (6.7) | 73.9 (6.9) | <0.0001 |
| MBP (mm Hg) | 79.5 (6.9) | 88.2 (7.0) | <0.0001 |
| HR (beats/min) | 74.8 (9.9) | 70.5 (12.1) | <0.001 |